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HEALTH AND SAFETY

SPECIFICATION

NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

DUYNEFONTEIN

PROJECT

HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION: NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR DUYNEFONTEIN PROJECT. NOVEMBER 2019

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FOREWORD

This Health and Safety specification has been compiled under the guidelines of the

Occupational Health & Safety Act no.85 of 1993 and amended Construction

Regulations.

Huge emphasis is placed on the requirements of the New Construction Regulations

2014 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Baseline Risk

Assessment that form the basis of this specification.

Contractors are encouraged to not only read these two documents in isolation but

must consider the By-Law Relating to Community Fire Safety 11257 and Relevant

National Building Regulations SANS Codes 10400.

Should there be any contradiction between then document and the Act; the Act

must take preference except where explicitly stated.

Similarly, where this document is silent on a specific Health & Safety requirement,

the Act must be used as the minimum requirement.

Should you be unclear about anything set out in this document, please contact this

office.

Ensuring you of our best intentions and service always

Stephan Julius


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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 5 1.1 Background to The Health and Safety Specification 5

1.2 Purpose of The Health and Safety Specification 5

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION 5 2.1 Scope 5

2.2 Provision for Health & Safety Cost 6

3. INTERPRETATIONS 6 3.1 Application 6

3.2 Definitions 6

4. MINIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 6 4.1 Notification of Intention to Commence Construction Work 6

4.2 Assignment of Contractor’s Responsible Persons to Manage and Supervise Health and Safety on Site. 7

4.3 Competency of Principal Contractor Responsible Persons 7

4.4 Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida) 130 Of 1993. 7

4.5 Occupational Health and Safety Policy 8

4.6 Health and Safety Organogram. 8

4.7 Preliminary Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 8

4.8 Fall Protection Plan: Scaffolding / Working at Heights Including Rescue Plan (This Includes Excavations14

4.9 Edge Protection and Penetrations (This includes excavations) 15

4.10 Health and Safety Officer 8(5) 16

4.11 Medicals 17

4.12 Health and Safety File (HSF) 17

4.13 The HSF Shall Include At Least The Following Information: 17

4.14 Health and Safety Representative(S) 18

4.15 Health and Safety Committees 18

4.16 Health and Safety Training 18

4.16.1 Induction 18

4.16.2 Awareness 18

4.16.3 Health and Safety Site Rules 18

4.16.4 Competency 19

4.17 Environmental 19

5. GENERAL RECORD KEEPING 19 6. HEALTH AND SAFETY AUDITS, MONITORING AND REPORTING 20 6.1 Internal Audits/Inspections 20

7. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 20 8. FIRST AID BOXES AND FIRST AID EQUIPMENT 21 9. ACCIDENT / INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION 21 10. HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL SITUATIONS 21 11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING 22 12. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE 22 13. CONTRACTORS 22 14. NO-GO AREAS 22


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15. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 23 15.1 Demolition During Construction Process- (Method Statement/Procedure) 23

15.2 Roof Work 24

15.3 Cranes (All) including a Crane Management Plan, Rescue Plan & (Emergency Procedures) 24

15.4 Confined Space Entry (If Applicable) 25

15.5 Construction Vehicles 25

15.6 Deliveries 26

15.7 Hazardous Chemical Substances (HCS) 26

15.8 Stacking of Materials 26

15.9 Civils Work 27

15.10 Excavations, Shoring, Dewatering or Drainage 27

15.11 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 28

15.12 High & Low Voltage Electrical Installations 28

15.13 Installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment 29

15.14 Removal of Rubble & Debris 29

15.15 Permits 29

15.16 Access Routes/ Haul Roads 29

15.17 Plant and Machinery 30

15.17.1 Pressure Equipment Regulations 30

15.17.2 Fire Extinguishers and Firefighting Equipment 30

15.17.3 Hired Plant and Machinery 30

15.17.4 General Machinery 30

15.18 Portable Electrical Tools 31

15.19 Welding Equipment 31

16. PUBLIC AND SITE VISITOR’S HEALTH AND SAFETY 31 17. NIGHT WORK 32 18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 32 18.1 Occupational Hygiene 32

18.2 Noise 32

18.2.1 Noise Induced Hearing Loss 32

18.3 Dust 32

18.4 Welfare Facilities 33

18.5 Waste Management 33

18.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs 33

19. ANNEXURE A- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF H&S SPECIFICATION 34 20. ANNEXURE B APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR 35 21. ANNEXURE C BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT 36


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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Background to The Health and Safety Specification

The Construction Regulations (February 2014) place the onus on the Client to prepare a preconstruction Health and Safety specification, highlighting all risks not successfully eliminated during design setting standards for Health and Safety during construction phase. The Health and Safety Specification will be based on the findings of the Baseline Risk Assessment.

1.2 Purpose of The Health and Safety Specification

To assist in achieving compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993 and the

promulgated Construction Regulations (February 2014) to reduce incidents and injuries. This

specification shall act as the basis for the drafting of the construction phase Health and Safety

plan by the Principal Contractor.

The specification sets out the requirements to be followed by the Principal Contractor and their Contractors so that the Health and Safety of all persons potentially at risk may receive the same priority as other facets of the project e.g. Cost, programme, environment, quality etc.

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION

2.1 Scope

This specification covers the requirements for eliminating and mitigating incidents and injuries on National Nuclear Regulator Duynefontein Project. Scope of Work: Demolition of existing structures and new build of a ±1200sqm double storey office building with separate guardhouse. GENERAL

• Full scope of works as per attached BoQ, including civil, structural, mechanical, fire, drainage, electrical & electronics engineering works as well as landscaping.

CIVILS

• Civil engineering services and link services to municipal infrastructure • Parking area • Water Sewer and Stormwater – from building to boundary – none inside building.

ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS • General Electrical & Lighting design and installation • Generator, UPS and PV Solar • General Electronics installation (CCTV, Access Control, etc) • General Data installation (Cat6 cabling & network room)


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Risk Identified by the Designers General: • Standard building construction of a two-storey office building, no out of the ordinary risks. • Demolition of existing building and existing services Mech Eng.: • Hvac equipment on roof – lifting • Lift – working in lift shaft

Elec Eng.:

• Standard electrical installation working with 220V three phase. • Standard electronics installation working with low voltages • PV Solar to be installed on roof – risk of falling The scope also addresses legal compliance, hazard identification and risk assessment, risk control and promoting a Health and Safety culture amongst those working on the project. The specification also makes provision for the protection of those persons other than employees. 2.2 Provision for Health & Safety Cost

The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall make adequate provision for the cost of Health & Safety Measures during the construction process as required by the Construction Regulation 5(1)(g). and must allow for (but not limited to) adequate funds for at least one Full-Time Safety Officer until all activities have been completed including Night Work if applicable, Equipment, Signage, Training for all relevant personnel, PPE, Edge Protection, Safe Access, Emergency/Rescue and Equipment, on site monitoring, adequate supervision, safe removal of rubble especially from elevated areas (e.g. Chutes, loading platforms etc.), adequate welfare facilities, Medicals.

3. INTERPRETATIONS

3.1 Application This specification is a compliance document drawn up in terms of the South African legislation and is therefore binding. It must be read in conjunction with relevant legislation as noted previously.

3.2 Definitions

The definitions as listed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulations (February 2014) shall apply. 4. MINIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Notification of Intention to Commence Construction Work

The appointed CHSA shall inform the Provincial Director of the Department of Labour in writing as per the Annexure 1 in terms of CR 3. A copy of the issued Construction Work Permit must be clearly displayed on the site notice board and at the site entrance.


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4.2 Assignment of Contractor’s Responsible Persons to Manage and Supervise Health and Safety on Site.

The Principal Contractor shall submit management and supervisory appointments as well as any relevant Appointments in writing (as stipulated by the OHSA and Construction Regulations), prior to commencement of work. Proof of competency must be included.

Note: All appointments shall be done by the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director or his/her assistant in terms of Section 16 of the OHS Act 85/1993 with exception to the Construction Manager in terms of Construction Regulation 8. The Construction Manager shall be full time on site unless an Alternate Competent Construction Manager has been appointed in writing. Section 8 (OHS Act 85/1993) General duties of employers to their employees “ensuring that work is performed, and that plant or machinery is used under the general supervision of a person trained to understand the hazards associated with it and who have the authority to ensure that precautionary measures taken by the employer are implemented; and”

Management and supervision of construction work

8. (7) “A construction manager must in writing appoint construction supervisors responsible for construction activities and ensuring occupational health and safety compliance on the construction site”.

(8) “A contractor must, upon having considered the size of the project, in writing appoint one or more competent employees for different sections thereof to assist the construction supervisor contemplated in sub regulation (7), and every such employee has, to the

extent clearly defined by the contractor in the letter of appointment, the same duties as the construction supervisor: Provided that the designation of any such employee does not

relieve the construction supervisor of any personal accountability for failing in his or her supervisory duties in terms of this regulation”.

4.3 Competency of Principal Contractor Responsible Persons

The Principal Contractors’ competent persons for the various risk management portfolios shall fulfil the criteria as stipulated under the Definition of Competent in accordance with the Construction Regulations (February 2014). Proof of competence for the various appointments must be included prior to start of work.

4.4 Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida) 130 Of 1993.

The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall submit a valid Letter of Good Standing from their Compensation Insurer-FEM or Compensation Commissioner to the Client’s Representative as proof of registration before they commence work on site.

Note:

A client must ensure before any work commences on a site that every principal contractor is registered and in good standing with the compensation fund or with a licensed compensation insurer as contemplated in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993);

A principal contractor must ensure prior to work commencing on the site that every contractor is registered and in good standing with the compensation fund or with a licensed compensation insurer as contemplated in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993;


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4.5 Occupational Health and Safety Policy

The Contractor and their Contractors shall submit a Health and Safety Policy signed by their Chief Executive Officer. The Policy must outline objectives and how they will be achieved and implemented by the Company / Contractor.

4.6 Health and Safety Organogram.

The Principal Contractor and their Contractors shall submit an organogram with contact numbers, outlining the Health and Safety Site Management Structure including the relevant appointments / competent persons. In cases where appointments have not been made, the organogram shall reflect the intended positions. The organogram shall be updated when there are any changes in the site Management Structure and must be site specific.

4.7 Preliminary Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall develop Risk Assessments and Method statements by a competent person for the risk that they foresee during construction.

All Risk Assessments shall be conducted by the appointed Risk Assessor/Team PRIOR to start of any work. Note: This shall apply for all contractors. Note, the Principal Contractor shall ensure that a competent Risk Assessor is appointed in writing and shall be Full Time on site for the duration of the project. Principal Contractor to provide a 14-day Look Ahead Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) for upcoming activities before they are encountered on a bi-weekly basis and forward an electronic copy to the appointed Health and Safety Agent. Furthermore, the Principal Contractor and their contractors to ensure that Daily Safe Task Instruction/ Planned Tasked Observations are conducted prior to any activity with proof placed on file. Contractors may use their own Formats/Templates. The following is a site-specific source of risks that have been identified but is not limited to and must as a minimum, be appropriately addressed by the Principal Contractor in their Health & Safety Plan with Control Measures but is not limited to: Site Establishment

Offloading of containers/site office

Secure / Safe Storage of Material, Plant & Equipment

Ablution Facilities

Eating facilities

Vehicle Access to Site

Location of existing Services

Hoarding Permits (If Applicable)

Dealing with existing structures and Traffic

Provision for drinking water for all staff


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Crane Management System (i.e. All Cranes)

Competency and Medical Certificates of Operator

Load Test Certificates

Rescue Plan

Crane Management Plan/System to be provided

(Emergency Procedures)

CR 23 and Driven Machinery Regulations (2015) must be adhered to

Relevant Inspections conducted by an LMI as per DMR 18 (2015) Hoarding & Access Control

Public Liability / Access Control / Compliance to Section 9

Site needs to be Adequately Secured

Relevant Construction Warning Signage

Daily inspections with proof placed on file

Hoarding to be in line with approved Drawings

Public Liability

Effect of Construction Work on members of the public and existing property e.g. Neighboring Property

Noise Control

Dust Control

Temporary lighting

Relevant signage

Hazardous Chemical Substances

Working near existing services

Identification and protection of existing services

Electrical Cables, Telkom, Data etc. Asbestos

Principal Contractor to provide a method statement on how asbestos will be removed.

Relevant signage to be displayed

Site demarcation/no go areas

Appropriate PPE to be worn

Decontaminating/wash area

Awareness session to be held weekly

Site storage of Asbestos in close bin and double bagged

Removal of asbestos to Vissershok

Compliance to Asbestos work plan and Asbestos Regulations GNR 155 of 10 February 2002.

Safe disposal certificates on file. Civils Work

Compliance to Construction Regulation 23

Excavation & Compliance to Construction Regulation 13

Excavation authorization

Persons/Equipment falling into Excavations

Edge Protection

Asphalt

Road Cleaning to be maintained daily


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The Use of Troxlers: Contractors to ensure compliance and provide i.e.

License for use of Troxler and density material and equipment

Leak Test Certificates

Calibration Certificate

Procedure when transporting with relevant signage displayed

Risk Assessments

Proof of Competency for operators Plant & Machinery

Principal Contractor to provide designated area should any plant and machinery be parked at night. Plant to be fully secured to avoid possible unauthorized access.

Scaffolding and Working at Heights

Principal Contractors and their contractors to compile a Site-Specific Fall Protection Plan in Line with CR 10.

The Scaffolding must comply with SANS 10085:1-2004, fully cladded including Catch Nets or similar equipment.

Process to Remove Equipment, Tools Scrap, Material etc. to and from Elevated Positions.

Compliance to Environmental Regulations for Workplaces 6(3).

System to Protect Persons / items or material falling through Ceilings or any elevated positions/areas.

Design Drawings to be provided by a competent person

Temporary Works Designer to be appointed in writing.

Temporary Works

Competent Temporary Works Designer to be appointed in writing

Erecting and Stripping of Temporary Works

Authorization for stripping to be given by the structural engineer

Design Drawings issued by a competent person

Casting of Concrete

Drilling / Cutting into Slab

Adequate Edge Protection- No Danger Tape

Authorization to be provided in writing by a competent person (Before Concrete Pour) and Handover Certificates/Signed off by a Competent Person before Stripping any temporary works structures

Daily Inspections to be conducted Structural Steel

Principal Contractor to submit Task Specific Method Statements and Task Specific Risk Assessments of their lifting and installation procedures e.g. Manually or Mechanically.

Full compliance with CR 9, 10, CR 23 and DMR 18 (2015)

Guide Ropes shall be used as far as reasonably practicable when busy with all lifting operations to assist with possible uncontrolled loads especially during inclement weather and restricted areas.

Only competent persons to conduct operations

Task Specific Fall Protection & Rescue Plan

All work areas shall be adequately demarcated with spotters’ present


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Unplanned collapse of Material or structures- Contractor to provide control measures

Principal Contractor to provide adequate protection to avoid falling objects e.g. Crash Decks, Catch Nets, Apron Fans etc. or any other similar protection as and where needed. Principal Contractor to assess all work areas prior to start of work.

Structure to be inspected periodically by a competent person to render the structure safe. The structure to be maintained in such a manner so that it remains safe for continuous use.

Records of inspections and maintenance are to be kept on file and must be made available on request to an inspector.

Principal Contractor to provide full method statement and risk assessment

Traffic Management Plan to include but is not limited to i.e.: (The entrance road to site is being used by community)

Delivering of Material and Equipment

Advance construction Signage, Competent Flagmen and Compliance with all relevant regulation and legislation including the South African Road Traffic Signs Manuel (SARTSM) Chapter 13.

Plan to be Monitored and Reviewed at least monthly (Every 30 Days) or as the building programme/activities changes

Adequate barriers and delineators to be provided and placed strategically as needed

Procedure for maintaining road signage

All employees working in or close to the road to wear Hi-Viz vests at all times

Flagmen shall be provided and readily available to assist with all Deliveries

Demolition during construction phase

Adequate measures to ensure the safety of public

Identifying services of live services

PPE

Relevant signage to be displayed

Noise- Procedure to control noise to be in place.

Use of Portable Power Tools

Combustibles

Housekeeping

Demolition method statement

Dust inhalation Public Liability

Effect of Construction Work on members of the public and existing property eg

Neighbouring Property and members of the public

Noise Control

Dust Control

Temporary lighting

Relevant signage

Hazardous Chemical Substances Lifting and Installation Procedures

Principal Contractor to submit Full Method Statements of their lifting and installation procedures e.g. manually or mechanically.

All lifting equipment to comply with Driven Machinery Regulation (2015)

Lifting and Installation Procedures

Principal Contractor to submit Full Method Statements of their lifting and installation procedures e.g. manually or mechanically.


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Waste Management Plan/System to be implemented

Rubble to be stored neatly in bags/bins and collected as needed.

Principal Contractors to provide sufficient Bins / Bags always and must be removed on a regular basis or as and when needed.

All hazardous material to be stored separately and must be disposed of at an authorized landfill site. Proof of Disposal to be provided

Rubble shall not be allowed to accumulate on site and shall be removed at regular intervals

Hot Works

Principal Contractors and their contractors to ensure that Fire Equipment and adequate precaution measures are in place when grinding, welding / hot works etc. including PPE and demarcation

Hot work permits to be issued once the area has been inspected by a responsible person and declared safe with proof placed on file. (Note- All permits should not exceed one (1) working day)

Compliance with CR 25& 29

Temporary Flammable Liquid/Material Storage

Principal Contractor to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided with Relevant Signage and Fire Precautions provided.

Adequate Fire Equipment to be readily available.

Compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including the Community Fire Safety By-law Compliance and CR 25& 29

Working near of Electrical Cables

Contractor to provide full method statement and risk assessment when working on live electrical Cables. Must be communicated to all staff prior to the activity.

All Staff must be provided with the relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Procedure to identify HV/Electrical Cables Electrical Installations – High and Low Voltage Compliance to the Driven Machinery Regulations (2015)

Installation of Sub-station

A competent contractor must be appointed to install all specialized cables such as low/high/mega voltage cables in and around the site

Must be carried out under supervision

Excavations

Cable laying/Stringing

Lock out procedures

Working with live cables/live installations

Working in existing/new substations

Tying in of new power lines onto existing lines Safe Use of Portable Electrical Equipment

Electrical Drilling Machine

Angle Grinder

Kango / Jack Hammer

High Pressure Equipment

Any Other Equipment used by Principal Contractor


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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Evacuation Plan with Relevant Emergency Numbers

Revision of Emergency Plan

Principal Contractor to monitor site conditions and conduct Evacuation Drills as and when needed with proof placed on file (Roll call, report to be placed on file etc.)

Enough workers are Trained (Competent) in the use of Fire Extinguishing Equipment

Emergency assembly point to be established with the relevant signage displayed.

Air horn/alarm/siren to be provided on site Dust Control

Principal Contractor to provide a procedure to control dust

Noise Control

Principal Contractor to provide a procedure to control noise Manual and Mechanical Handling Mechanical Installations

Protection of Storm Water System

Method to Prevent Run Off into Storm Water System

Health Hazards

Storage of hazardous materials

Working with cementitious material

Dust

Noise

Contaminated land

Vibration

Inhaling of Bituminous and cementitious material

Exposure to Anime bases epoxy products Environmental Management

Working with fuel, lubrications and other chemicals

Contaminated Land/Water

Air and Dust Pollution;

Noise Pollution;

Water Pollution;

Soil Pollution;

Normal and abnormal operations;

Lessons learned from incidents;

Potential emergency conditions;

The results of Internal and External Audits;

Waste Management practices;


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Additional Activities foreseen on site

Public Safety- Relevant precautions to be taken (Hoarding/Physical Barriers, signage etc.)

Process to move equipment, tools, scrap material, etc. to and from elevated positions.

Storage/control of Hazardous substances

Wet Works

Concrete Works

Use of Temporary Access

Landscaping & Planting Plants

Mass Earthworks

Guard Rails

Unforeseen activities Principal Contractors and their contractors to ensure that the risk assessments, as well as other risks identified by them, are updated at least every 30 days or as the risk changes are recorded and communicated to all relevant parties with proof placed on file- CR 9. Note: All reviews must be signed off by the appointed Risk Assessor.

Note: All identified risks and hazards must be based on a documented method (method statements). The Principal Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993, Construction Regulations and all relevant Legislation.

Furthermore, the Principal Contractor and their contractors shall provide a Monitoring and a Review Plan including a Risk Register indicating all activities.

Note: Principal contractor must ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, ergonomic related hazards are analysed, evaluated and addressed in a risk assessment.

4.8 Fall Protection Plan: Scaffolding / Working at Heights Including Rescue Plan (This

Includes Excavations

Working at heights includes any work that takes place in an elevated position. The Principal Contractor and their contractors must submit a risk/task-specific Fall Protection Plan in accordance with Construction Regulations 10. The Fall Protection Plan must be job specific, be reviewed at least monthly (Every 30 Days) or as the risk changes or after any incident. Contractors to ensure that medicals are provided for all persons exposed to elevated positions. Scaffolding must comply with the requirements of SANS 10085-1:2004. Scaffolds are used extensively by Contractors and strict control measures must be in place to prevent Unauthorised alterations to scaffolding such as removing ties and scaffold boards. Competent persons to be appointed in writing to:

erect scaffolding (Scaffold Erector/s)

act as Scaffold Team Leaders

inspect Scaffolding daily and after inclement weather (Scaffold Inspector/s).

The Scaffolding must comply with SANS 10085:1-2004, fully cladded including, Crash Decks etc. as and when needed

Note: No Trestle or Walkthrough Scaffolds may be used on site. Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide a site-specific Risk Assessment based on their Fall Risk.


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Written Proof of Competency of above appointees to be available on Site. Where scaffolding or work from scaffolding may negatively affect the public, it must include a

scaffold fan/apron or access tunnel. Shade cloth must be used to enclose the scaffolding below the first fan/apron. Should the scaffolding be adjacent to an existing pavement of similar public walkway, a pavement gantry and crash deck will be required (overhead protective structure).

All employees working on heights must have a Medical Certificate issued by an

Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP) Note, The Principal Contractor shall provide a programme for the training of employees working from a fall risk position and the records thereof; A fall protection plan must include a) a risk assessment of all work carried out from a fall risk position and the procedures and

methods used to address all the risks identified per location; b) the processes for the evaluation of the employees' medical fitness necessary to work at a fall

risk position and the records thereof; c) a programme for the training of employees working from a fall risk position and the d) records thereof; e) the procedure addressing the inspection, testing and maintenance of all fall protection

equipment; and f) a rescue plan detailing the necessary procedure, personnel and suitable equipment required

to affect a rescue of a person in the event of a fall incident to ensure that the rescue procedure is implemented immediately following the incident.

4.9 Edge Protection and Penetrations (This includes excavations) The Principal Contractor and their contractors must ensure that all exposed excavations and penetrations are guarded and demarcated always until permanent protection has been erected. The Principal Contractor has the following options when contemplating the protection of openings, slabs and edges:

A physical barrier at the edge of the excavation, which must be strong enough to carry the weight of a person in the process of falling.

Any other suitable means of protection may be used that will prevent a fall.

Alternatively, any other means of protection may be used that will prevent a fall.

Any person working near an unprotected/exposed excavation edge to wear fall prevention devices, like safety harness, lifelines etc.

The Principal Contractors’ risk assessment must include these items. E.g. all other openings and areas where a person may fall.


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4.10 Health and Safety Officer 8(5) The Principal Contractor shall appoint at least a Full-Time Safety Officer on site until all activities has been completed including Night Work if applicable with proof of competency to be attached to each appointment. Note: The Safety Officers shall be registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) with proof provided, alternatively proof of the SACPCMP letter must be provided Note: This applies to all contractors and their sub-contractors “No contractor may appoint a construction health and safety officer to assist in the control of health and safety related aspects on the site unless he or she is reasonably satisfied that the construction health and safety officer that he or she intends to appoint is registered with a statutory body approved by the Chief Inspector and has necessary competencies and resources to assist the contractor” Furthermore, The Principal Contract shall ensure that all appointed Sub-contractors have a competent safety officer who shall visit the site as often as needed but at least once a month Note: All Site Visits shall include Physical and Administrative inspections and attend to all Health and Safety Requirements The following health & safety officer related duties will be required to be carried out:

a) Health & safety audits and inspections including administrative and physical audits of all Contractors’ health & safety plans, files and activities, and record findings in the form of audit reports to be kept in the health & safety file;

b) Weekly inspection reports – site hazard survey findings recorded, and actions taken recorded;

c) Assess, and finally approving sub-contractor H&S plans; d) Maintain and co-ordinate the Principal Contractor’s health & safety management plan and

file; e) Investigate near misses, incidents and injuries; f) Co-ordinate the function of reviewing the hazard identifications and risk assessments; g) Assisting with method statements and safe work procedures and checking whether the

responsible persons follow these safe work procedures; h) Enforcing discipline on the site and checking on compliance with safety procedures,

standards and rules; i) Co-ordinating health & safety induction training and weekly safety awareness sessions; j) Implement and enforce the site hot work permit system; k) Ensure that public protection protocols are adequate and well maintained; l) Conduct planned job observations to check whether workers are carrying out activities in

accordance with the safe work procedures; m) Fire risk assessments and enforcement;

Note: “No contractor may appoint a construction health and safety officer to assist in the control of health and safety related aspects on the site unless he or she is reasonably satisfied that the construction health and safety officer that he or she intends to appoint is registered with a statutory body approved by the Chief Inspector and has necessary competencies and resources to assist the contractor”, however an exemption was issued and all Safety Officers/Practitioners must now provide confirmation of application for registration of the construction health and safety discipline with the SACPCMP should he/she not be registered as yet.


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4.11 Medicals The Principal Contractor to ensure that all his or her employees including all appointed contractors have a valid medical certificate of fitness specific to the construction work to be performed and issued by an Occupational Health Practitioner in the form of an Annexure 3. Furthermore, the Principal Contractor must ensure that a Biological Monitoring Plan is implemented and conducted on all employees exposed/or working close to a sewer area or exposed to raw sewage. These employees must undergo a Hepatitus Antibody injection. 4.12 Health and Safety File (HSF)

The Principal Contractor/s and their contractors shall, in terms of CR 7(1), maintain the HSF on site always. The HSF is a file with permanent records containing information on aspects of the construction project - which will be necessary to ensure the health and safety of any persons who may be affected by the construction work.

The HSF must include all documentation required in terms of the Act and Regulations and must also include a list of all Contractors on site that are accountable to the Principal Contractors and the agreements between the parties and details of work being done.

The Principal Contractors shall appoint a suitably qualified person to prepare the HSF and to keep it up to date for the duration of the contract. 4.13 The HSF Shall Include At Least The Following Information: a) Construction Work Permit b) Copy of OHSA (updated) (GAR 4.) c) Proof of Registration and good standing with a COIDA Insurer (CR 5(1)(j) (The Principal

Contractors shall submit a letter of good standing with the compensation Insurer, at the tender stage).

d) OHSP agreed with client including the underpinning Risk Assessment/s & Method Statements CR 9(1)

e) Designs/drawings including scaffolding and Temporary works (form work) f) A list of Contractors (Sub-Contractors) including copies of the agreements between the

parties and the type of work being done by each Contractor (CR 7) g) Appointment/Designation forms h) Registers h) Inductions

The HSF/CD shall be handed over to the Client on completion of the contract. It must contain all the documentation as set out above, or as instructed, as well as any handed to the Principal Contractor by any subcontractors together with a record of all drawings, designs, materials used and other similar information concerning the completed project.


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4.14 Health and Safety Representative(S)

The Principal Contractor and their Contractors shall ensure that competent Health and Safety Representative(s) are appointed under consultation and trained to carry out their functions as soon as the total workforce has reached a number of 20 employees or more. Should the Principal Contractor and their contractors have less than 20 employees, then the accumulative amount shall apply. The appointments must be in writing. The Health and Safety Representative shall carry out regular inspections at least monthly, keep records and report all findings to the Responsible Person forthwith and at Health and Safety meetings. Note: The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that all certificates provided are issued by an accredited service provider as required by the National Qualification Framework Act 67/2000.

The number of representatives for each contractor shall be as per Section 17 of the OHS Act 85/1993, but as a minimum, The Principal Contractor shall appoint at least one competent Health and Safety Representative on the project. 4.15 Health and Safety Committees

Principal Contractor shall organize at least monthly Health & Safety meetings. Minutes and records shall be kept. Principal Contractors Health & Safety representative and responsible person shall attend this meeting. Principal Contractor to ensure that all Contractor Representatives attend these meetings. Note: These meetings shall be conducted regardless how many contractors are appointed.

4.16 Health and Safety Training 4.16.1 Induction Principal Contractor shall ensure that all (including site visitors etc.) undergo site- specific induction presented by a competent person and proof placed in the Safety File prior to start of work. Employees to carry proof of inductions. 4.16.2 Awareness The Principal Contractor shall ensure that, on site, toolbox talks take place at least once per week. These talks should deal with risks relevant to the construction work at hand. A record of attendance shall be kept in the Health and Safety file. All Principal Contractors have to comply with this minimum requirement. Contractors to ensure that the discussion is recorded on file (Topics with notes). 4.16.3 Health and Safety Site Rules

The Principal Contractors must develop a Set of Site-Specific Health and Safety Rules that will be applied to regulate the Health and Safety aspects on Site. Security and Access control must be included in the rules and those non-employees or visitors will not be allowed on site unaccompanied.


Rev: 00 19

4.16.4 Competency In accordance with the Construction Regulation the Principal Contractors shall appoint, in writing, competent persons (in addition to the Construction Managers – CR 8 (1)(2) & Construction Supervisor/s-8(7)(8) responsible for supervising construction work for the following work situations that may be expected on the site of the works, as applicable to the project. A competent person may be appointed for more than one part of the construction work with the understanding that the person must be suitably qualified and able to manage and supervise at the same time the construction work on all the work situations for which he/she has been appointed.

The appointment of competent persons to supervise parts of the construction work does not relieve the Principal Contractors from any of his responsibilities to comply with all requirements of the Construction Regulations. Note: The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that all certificates provided are issued by an accredited service provider as required by the National Qualification Framework Act 67/2000 and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 4.17 Environmental

The Contractor must ensure that all its sub-Contractors, employees and all persons entering the site during construction are fully aware of the environmental issues detailed in the CEMP. The Contractor shall submit to the Client, for his approval, a SHEQ Plan (Safe, Health, Environmental and Quality) as part of the proposal for the works as well as Method Statements for activities to be undertaken, for approval by the Engineer. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to stay within the parameters of his/her activities and to execute said tasks within the applicable regulated Norms and Standards. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to: • Report to the Engineer any environmental incidents, e.g. hazardous substances spillage,

damage to vegetation, public complaints, etc. • Carry out instructions issued by the Engineer, required to fulfil his/her compliance with the

CEMP.

5. GENERAL RECORD KEEPING The Principal Contractor and their Contractors shall keep and maintain Health and Safety records to demonstrate compliance with this Specification, with the OHS Act 85/1993, and with the Construction Regulations (February 2014). The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that all records of incidents / accidents, emergency procedures training, inspections, audits, etc. are kept in a Health and Safety file held in the site office. The Principal Contractor must ensure that every contractor keeps and maintains its own Health and Safety file and must be readily available at all times. (The file must include the Contractor’s health and safety plan). These records are crucial for inclusion in the Principal Contractors’ consolidated health and safety file for handover to the Client on completion of construction work.


Rev: 00 20

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY AUDITS, MONITORING AND REPORTING The Client’s Health & Safety Agent shall conduct 2 weekly Health and Safety audits/inspections with follow up audits of the work. Operations including a full audit of physical site activities as well as an audit of the administration Health and Safety. The Health and Safety Agent may conduct unannounced visits as and when needed. The Principal Contractor and their contractors are obligated to conduct similar audits on their Contractors. Detailed reports of the audit findings and results shall be reported on at all levels of project management meetings. Copies of the reports shall be kept on file and must be readily available for inspection. The Principal Contractor must audit their Contractors and keep records of these audits in their Health and Safety files and must be available on request.

Note: The Principal Contractor shall ensure that all contractors documentation is assessed and approved prior to start of work with proof placed on file.

6.1 Internal Audits/Inspections The Principal Contractor’s safety manager/responsible person must conduct weekly inspections/audits with a detailed report. A copy of these inspections/audits must be placed on file for perusal by the Health and Safety Agent. Note, these reports shall include photographic evidence Principal Contractor to provide a Corrective Action Plan within 3 days for all non-compliances noted in the Audits conducted by the Client’s Health and Safety Agent. Note: This Plan shall include proof that all non-compliances have been rectified and an electronic copy shall be sent to the Client Representative including the appointed Health and Safety Agent as proof of items closed out 7. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The Principal Contractor/s shall submit a detailed Emergency Procedure and Evacuation Plan with assembly point and contact details in the case of any emergency. The procedure shall detail the response plan including the following key elements:

List of key competent personnel; Details of emergency services; Actions or steps to be taken in the event of the specific types of emergencies; Information

on hazardous material/situations. Emergency procedure(s) shall include, but shall not be limited to, fire, spills, accidents to

employees, use of hazardous substances, bomb threats, major incidents/accidents, etc.

The Principal Contractors shall advise, inform and notify the Client, Agent, Engineer and all relevant authorities forthwith, of any emergencies, together with a record of action taken. This shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible after the incident.

A contact list of all service providers (Fire Department, Ambulance, Police, Medical and Hospital, etc.) must be maintained and available to site personnel. These procedures shall form part of the OHSF. The Principal Contractor to ensure that the relevant staff is trained to perform such duties as required by the OHS Act. All emergency procedures must be monitored on a regular basis and must be in line with the building program.


Rev: 00 21

The Emergency/Evacuation plan and routes must be revised on a regular basis for all employees and contractor (including staff) should any unforeseen event take place during the implementation phase/s of the project. Evacuation Drills must be conducted as and when needed. Contractor to assess all activities to ensure this is implemented with proof placed on file.

8. FIRST AID BOXES AND FIRST AID EQUIPMENT The Principal Contractor and their Contractors shall appoint in writing First Aider(s). The appointed First Aider(s) are to be sent for accredited first aid training. Valid certificates are to be kept on site. All Contractors with more than 5 employees shall supply their own first aid box. Principal Contractor with more than 10 employees shall have trained, certified first aider on site at all times & First aid Box stocked always. 9. ACCIDENT / INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION Injuries are to be categorized into first aid, medical, disabling and fatal. The Principal Contractor and their contractors must stipulate in its construction phase Health and Safety plan how it will handle each of these categories. When reporting injuries to the Client, these categories shall be used. All contractors must investigate and report on the 4 categories of injuries to the Principal Contractor at least monthly. Contractors must investigate injuries and accidents involving their employees within seven days of the incident in the form on Annexure1 (General Administrative Regulations) and forward a copy on the investigation report to the principal contractor forthwith. All incidents reportable in terms of the provision of Section 24 of the OHS Act 1993 must be reported to the local Dept. of Labour in the prescribed manner. Should construction work be finished/completed within 3 days after any occurrence, the investigation shall be conducted before such construction work is completed. The Principal Contractor and their contractors must report all injuries to the Client in the form of a spreadsheet, which includes all contractor injuries/incidents including near misses, property damage and man-hours worked for the month as well as the cumulative total. This report must be done on a monthly basis and must form part of the Principal Contractor’s progress report. Note: Principal Contractor must provide an Incident Register and must record all incidents when applicable The Principal Contractor shall immediately notify the Client and Client’s Health & Safety Agent of any hazardous or potentially hazardous situations that may arise during the performance of construction activities immediately or within 24 hours by means of a flash report. Furthermore, the contractor shall liaise with the Client prior to any communication with any source of Media

10. HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL SITUATIONS

The Principal Contractor shall immediately notify the Client and Client’s Health & Safety Agent of any hazardous or potentially hazardous situations that may arise during the performance of construction activities.


Rev: 00 22

11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING The Principal Contractor shall ensure that all workers are issued and wear but is not limited to i.e. hard hats, protective footwear, Hi-Viz vests and overalls. The Principal Contractor and their Contractors shall make provision and keep adequate quantities of SANS approved PPE on site always. Contractors to provide control measures should employees continuously fail to use the prescribed PPE.

Contractors to provide control measures should employees continuously fail to use the prescribed PPE.

Note: The Client will remove any person from the construction site who is working without necessary personal protective equipment and/or clothing. 12. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE The Principal Contractor shall provide adequate on-site OHS signage. Including but not limited to: “no unauthorized entry”, “report to site office”, “site office”, and “hard hat area”. Signage shall be posted up at all entrances to site as well as on site in strategic locations e.g. Access routes, entrances to structures and buildings, scaffolding and other potential risk areas / operations. All Contractors to adhere.

13. CONTRACTORS

The Principal Contractor shall ensure that all Contractors appointed by them comply with this Specification, the OHS Act 85/1993, and Construction Regulation (February 2014). The Principal Contractor may only appoint a contractor after approving the contractor's health & safety plan with proof placed on file. The Principal Contractor must audit each of its Contractors at least monthly, with audit reports filed in the health & safety file on site. The audit must include an administrative assessment as well as a physical inspection of the contractor's health & safety system.

The Principal Contractor must stop any Contractor from carrying out construction work that is not in accordance with the Principal Contractor's or Contractor's health & safety plan or if there is an immediate threat to the health and safety of persons.

The Principal contractor shall take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure co-operation between all Contractors to enable each of those Contractors to comply with the provisions of these regulations;

The Principal Contractor must ensure that their Contractors are registered and in good standing with a recognized compensation fund or with a licensed compensation insurer prior to work commencing on site;

The Principal Contractor must ensure that potential Contractors submitting tenders have made provision for the cost of health and safety measures during the construction process; The Principal Contractor shall discuss and negotiate with their Contractor the contents of the health and safety Plan and shall finally approve that plan for implementation;

14. NO-GO AREAS Principal contractor and their contractors to avoid all no-go areas and ensure that all relevant parties/employees and visitors are informed. These areas will be identified by the Client.


Rev: 00 23

15. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 15.1 Demolition During Construction Process- (Method Statement/Procedure) The Client/Principal Contractor must ensure that a demolition permit is obtained from the Local Authority prior to demolition work commencing on site. Proof of the permit must be placed on file for inspection. The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall appoint a competent person in writing to supervise and control all Demolition work on site at all times. Prior to any demolition work being carried out, the Principal Contractor shall submit a method statement and a detailed engineering survey for approval by the Client/Engineer. Acceptance will then be issued to the Principal Contractor to proceed with the demolition work. The Principal Contractor shall ensure that demolition work complies with the Construction Regulations section 14 (February 2014). Principal Contractor to ensure that: All Demolition work to comply with the Engineers methodology, procedures, requirements and drawings.

Work should be carried out by competent operatives experienced in demolition work under the control of an experienced, competent supervisor.

Restricted areas and safe distances should be established.

Underground services to be considered, including electrical cables, water mains, etc. (If Applicable)

All services should be disconnected prior to demolition.

Adequate precautions against accidental collapse of the structure or adjacent structures should be in place.

Pre-stressed reinforced concrete should be demolished under supervision of a suitability qualified and experienced engineer. (If Applicable)

Measures should be taken to protect the public, e.g. 2m high fence, debris fans, etc.

Floors should not be overloaded.

All plant and equipment should be suitable for the task, well maintained, and inspected and tested in accordance with legislation.

Work at heights should be minimized.

Measures should be taken to protect persons working at height, e.g. working platforms, harness, nets, etc.

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn.

Adequate Dust Control

Removal of Asbestos The Principal Contractor must ensure the safe removal of Asbestos off site as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993. A safe work procedure or method statement detailing the removal process and steps to be taken to contain the asbestos and waste must be drafted and placed on file. The Principal Contractor must appoint a registered asbestos contractor to remove all related asbestos materials off site if the Principal Contractor is not a registered asbestos contractor.


Rev: 00 24

15.2 Roof Work

Predominantly steel roof structure with steel sheeting, with small areas of concrete roof slab. All roof work must be conducted in accordance with construction regulation 10. A fall protection plan must be prepared by a competent person who should evaluate, revise and amend the plan at least monthly (30 Days) or after any change in activity. Rescue Plan to be provided including methodology and key personnel to perform such rescue. The plan must include the following but is not limited to i.e.

All employees shall be in possession of Working at Heights Training issued by a competent person who has at least proof of training as an Assessor/Facilitator

How the roof work was planned/Method Statements

That the roof workers are competent (trained, experienced, knowledgeable)

Lifelines (Proof of Certification) and anchor points (Load Tested) are provided and installed by a competent person and with proof placed on file

That no Roof work is carried during inclement weather or where conditions are hazardous to workers.

That fragile material/areas are demarcated, and signs posted;

That suitable platforms are provided where fragile materials exist;

That there are suitable and sufficient guardrails or barriers and toe boards or other similar means of protection to prevent the fall of any person, material or equipment.

Rescue Plan

All employees exposed to heights must be declared medically fit by an Occupational Health Practitioner. (Annexure 3)

Note: The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that all lifelines are certified, and all Safety Harnesses shall be inspected on a Daily basis by a competent person with proof of inspections placed on file. Furthermore, The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that Double Lanyard with Scaffold/Pylon Hooks as a minimum requirement and shall assess the fall risk at all times 15.3 Cranes (All) including a Crane Management Plan, Rescue Plan & (Emergency

Procedures) The Principal Contractor and all Contractors shall ensure that lifting machinery and tackle is inspected before use and thereafter in accordance with the Amended Driven Machinery Regulations (2015). There must be competent lifting machinery and lifting tackle inspectors who must inspect the equipment daily or before use, taking into account that:

Contractors to plan carefully when crane work is required. Overhead electrical cables to be kept in planning.

All lifting machinery and tackle must carry a load test certificate and must have an inspector register.

All lifting machinery and tackle have a safe working load clearly indicated,

Regular inspections and servicing are carried out


Rev: 00 25

Note: Records are kept of inspections and of service certificates conducted by an approved LMI

There is proper supervision in terms of guiding the loads that includes a trained banksman/rigger to direct lifting operations and check lifting tackle,

Rescue Plan to be provided

Inventory to be provided and updated as and when needed

The operators are competent as well as physically and psychologically fit to work and in possession of a medical certificate of fitness to be available on site.

15.4 Confined Space Entry (If Applicable) The Principal Contractor to prepare a confined space procedure in line with General Safety Regulation (5) OHS Act including Task Specific Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Emergency Procedures. 15.5 Construction Vehicles

Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant may be inspected by the Client prior to being allowed on a project site and suppliers of hired vehicles, plant and equipment will be required to comply with this specification as well as the OHS Act and Regulations. Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant (Construction Vehicles & MP) to be:

of acceptable design and construction

maintained in good working order

used in accordance with their design and intention for which they were designed

Operated/driven by trained, licensed competent and authorised operators/drivers. No

unauthorised persons to be allowed to drive or operate Construction Vehicles & MP

Operators and drivers of Construction Vehicles must be in possession of a valid medical

certificate declaring the operator/driver physically and psychologically fit to operate or drive

Construction Vehicles

fitted with adequate signalling devices to make movement safe including reversing

excavations and other openings must be provided with sufficient barriers to prevent

Construction Vehicles from falling into same

Provided with roll-over protection, appropriate seat fitted which shall be used during

Construction Vehicle operations.

inspected daily before start-up by the driver/operator/user and the findings recorded in a

register/log-book

Construction Vehicles to be fitted with two head and two taillights whilst operating under poor

visibility conditions, in addition they shall be equipped with ‘hazard warning’ lights, which

must be used whenever the Construction Vehicles is on site.

Construction Vehicles used for transporting persons must have seats firmly secured and

sufficient for the number of persons being transported

Operators to be issued with Personal Protective Equipment as required and identified by the

Risk Assessments

Only licensed and road worthy vehicles will be allowed on the public roads


Rev: 00 26

No person may ride on a Construction Vehicles except in a safe place provided by the manufacturer for this purpose. The construction site must be organized to facilitate the movement of Construction Vehicles so that pedestrians and other vehicles are not endangered. Traffic routes are to be suitable, sufficient in number and adequately demarcated. Construction Vehicles left unattended after hours adjacent to roads and areas where there is traffic movement must be fitted with lights reflectors or barricades to prevent moving traffic encountering the parked Construction Vehicles. In addition, Construction Vehicles left unattended after hours must be parked with all buckets, booms etc. fully lowered, the emergency brakes engaged and, where necessary, the wheels chocked, the transmission in neutral and the motor switched off and the ignition key removed and stored safely. Workers employed adjacent to, or on public roads must wear reflective safety vests All Construction Vehicles inspection records must be kept in the OH&S File.

15.6 Deliveries

Delivery of materials and the safe movement of construction vehicles will be controlled by the Contractor always to alleviate any congestion or interference in the main road leading to the construction site.

Principal Contractor shall ensure vehicle management procedures are in place by way of flagmen control during contractor deliveries. • No contractor vehicles are to be left unattended during deliveries. • Existing parking bays, other than what has been agreed for the use by the Contractor, are

not for the contractor or construction vehicles.

15.7 Hazardous Chemical Substances (HCS)

The Principal Contractor working with Hazardous chemical substances to obtain copies of all the (MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets and this to be kept on site in the Health and Safety File. Risk Assessments to be compiled. First Aider to have copies of MSDS.

All hazardous waste shall be disposed of at an authorised landfill site and proof of disposal shall be provided upon request. Employees shall be provided with suitable PPE including Respirators as and when needed. Adequate control measures shall be taken to avoid exposure to employees and members of the Public. 15.8 Stacking of Materials

The Principal Contractor shall ensure that there are sufficient appointed stacking supervisors and all materials and equipment are stacked and stored safely. Double handling of material should be avoided and for this purpose, pallets and other stacking options should be used.


Rev: 00 27

15.9 Civils Work Principal Contractor to ensure that they comply with Construction regulation 23 and that the following is undertaken during civil work:

A competent site supervisor to be on site always.

Plant and equipment inspected daily, and registers kept.

All operators of plant and vehicles trained, competent and physically and psychologically fit. Certificates to be put in Health & Safety File.

Workers that are working close to the traffic to be visible and wear reflective vests.

Adequate safety signage to be posted ahead of any work area in the road. (If Applicable)

All signage, including delineators to be maintained and kept clean at all times.

The required PPE must be worn always (Hard hats, safety shoes, overalls, etc.)

Risk assessments to be conducted on all activities.

A competent site supervisor to be on site always.

Road Cleaning to be maintained daily

Laying of Pipes / Backfilling

A competent site person to supervise lifting operations always.

No employee to stand under any suspended load.

Loads must not be slewed over personnel, plant, site huts or property.

All lifting equipment and accessories must be marked with the Safe Working Load.

Slings must not be placed on sharp edges.

Workers to wear proper PPE always.

Work to be stopped when weather conditions prevent safe operations during trenching work or lying of pipes.

Everyone to stand clear of area being backfilled by mobile plant. Method statement to be developed for connection to main sewer line and to water mains. 15.10 Excavations, Shoring, Dewatering or Drainage

Maximum Excavation Depth of 1.5m Trenching for services– max 2.5m

The Principal Contractor and any relevant Principal Contractor shall make provision in their

tender for shoring, dewatering or drainage of any excavations as per this specification.

The Principal Contractor shall make sure that:

Ensure that written authorization is given prior to entering any excavation

Excavations/trenches are inspected before every shift, after blasting, after unexpected fall of ground, after substantial damage of supports, and after rain.

Ensure that a site-specific safe work procedure is compiled that has been signed off by the appointed engineer and the construction manager for all deep excavation irrespective if shoring is required.

The location and nature of all existing services must be established before trenching operation is undertaken.

Safe work procedures have been communicated to the workers;

The safe work procedures are enforced and maintained by the Principal Contractor’s and Contractors’ Responsible Persons always;

Safe access/egress is provided to all levels;

No load, material, plant or equipment is placed or moved near the edge of any excavation or trench which may undermine the stability of the same unless adequate steps are taken to prevent the sides from collapsing;


Rev: 00 28

All excavations and trenches that are adjacent to public access routes must be barricaded and illuminated. The barrier shall be at least orange plastic webbing of 1m height (day and night) with delineators and orange traffic lights for night-time;

All excavations next to existing buildings to be carefully monitored during such an operation.

Where shoring is required, that the shoring is designed by a competent engineer and signed off, inspected prior, during and after all activities within the excavation.

Provide an emergency procedure for all works in excavations. Should an HV cable be discovered, the Principal Contractor and their contractors shall cease all

current works and activities, make the area safe and then immediately contact the Electrical

Consultant/Principal Agent to provide a method statement prior to re-commencement. Proof of

Communication shall be provided.

Furthermore, the Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that the excavated sides are battered and include considering dewatering/creating site run offs during winter. 15.11 Erosion and Sedimentation Control The Contractor shall take all reasonable measures to limit erosion and sedimentation due to the construction activities and shall, in addition, comply with such detailed measures as may be required by the Scope of Work.

Where erosion and/or sedimentation, whether on or off the Site, occurs, rectification shall be carried out in accordance with details specified by the Engineer. Where erosion and/or sedimentation occur due to the fault of the Contractor, rectification shall be carried out to the reasonable requirements of the Engineer, at the Contractor’s cost. The Contractor shall ensure that the Municipality storm water system is kept free from sediment arising from the Works. Any runnels or erosion channels developed during the construction period or during the vegetation establishment period shall be backfilled and compacted, and the areas restored to a proper condition. Stabilisation of cleared areas to prevent and control erosion shall be pro-actively managed by the Contractor. The method of stabilisation shall be determined in consultation with the Engineer.

15.12 High & Low Voltage Electrical Installations Should high voltage electrical lines/fencing be present on the site perimeter, the Contractor must take extra caution and demarcate as far as reasonably practicable. These demarcations must be maintained for the duration of the construction work. The minimum safety clearances as per Electrical Machinery Regulations must be adhered to. The Principal Contractor and their contractors must ensure that prior notice is given to Local Authority Electrical Department of any work involving electrical installation. • A lock-out certificate must be issued to the relevant Principal Contractor. • The Principal Contractor must ensure that a lock-out procedure is adhered to by his/her

employees whenever required. • The Principal Contractor must ensure that safety measures stipulated in the Electrical

Installation Regulations, Machinery Regulations, General Machinery Regulations and Construction Regulations are adhered to at all times.

All installations must comply with SANS 10142 & the regulations of the OHS Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulation 24.


Rev: 00 29

All temporary electrical installations must be inspected at least weekly with proof placed on file.

15.13 Installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment

A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the Electrical Installation Regulations and the Electrical Machinery Regulations, ensure that –

before construction commences and during the progress thereof, adequate steps are taken to ascertain the presence of and guard against danger to workers from any electrical cable or apparatus which is under, over or on the site;

all parts of electrical installations and machinery are of adequate strength to withstand the working conditions on construction sites;

the control of all temporary electrical installations on the construction site is designated to a competent person who has been appointed in writing for that purpose;

all temporary electrical installations used by the contractor are inspected at least once a week by a competent person and the inspection findings are recorded in a register kept on the construction site; and

all electrical machinery is inspected by the authorized operator or user on a daily basis using a relevant checklist prior to use and the inspection findings are recorded in a register kept on the construction site.

15.14 Removal of Rubble & Debris The Principal Contractor must ensure the safe removal of debris and rubble from all levels where demolition occur. A safe work procedure or method statement detailing the removal process and steps to be taken to contain the debris and rubble must be drafted and placed on File. 15.15 Permits All relevant permits must be obtained from Local Authority (where needed) before any demolition and construction work commences. (Site hoarding permit, demolition permit, way leaves etc.) 15.16 Access Routes/ Haul Roads • New access onto existing municipal road – normal construction – upgrade of existing On the Site and, if so required, within such distance of the Site as may be stated by the Engineer, the Contractor shall control the movement of all vehicles and construction equipment, including that of his suppliers, so that they remain on designated routes, are distributed so as not to cause an undue concentration of traffic, and that all relevant laws are complied with. In addition, the movement of such vehicles and construction equipment shall be planned and operated to minimise disruption to regular users of the routes. As far as possible the Contractor shall use existing access and haul routes. Damage to existing access roads because of construction activities shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer, using material like that originally used. The cost of the repairs shall be borne by the Contractor. New temporary access or haul routes may only be established with the prior approval of the Engineer. The rehabilitation of such routes shall be to the Contractor’s own cost and to the approval of the Engineer.


Rev: 00 30

Any directional signage required by the Contractor for the purposes of directing the movement of his own vehicles and construction equipment (or that of his subcontractors or suppliers) must be of a design and in a location approved by the Engineer. Directional signage may not be erected in such a manner that it interferes with sight lines or pedestrian movement. 15.17 Plant and Machinery

15.17.1 Pressure Equipment Regulations The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall comply with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 10087, including:

Providing competency and awareness training to the operators,

Providing PPE or clothing,

Inspect Equipment regularly and keep record of inspections,

Providing appropriate firefighting equipment (Fire Extinguishers) on hand.

Correct storage of cylinders

15.17.2 Fire Extinguishers and Firefighting Equipment The Principal Contractor shall provide adequate, regularly serviced fire-fighting equipment located at strategic points on site, specific to the classes of fire likely to occur. The appropriate notices and signs must be posted up as required. All fire extinguishers to be handled and inspected by competent persons in compliance with CR 29. The Principal Contractor to provide an initial Fire Risk Assessment. Note: The Principal Contractor shall ensure that sufficient and suitable storage is provided for all flammable liquids, solids and gases.

The Principal Contractor shall ensure that sufficient number of workers is trained in the use of Fire Equipment. 15.17.3 Hired Plant and Machinery The Principal Contractor shall ensure that any hired plant and machinery used on site is safe for use. The necessary requirements as stipulated by the OHS Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulations (February 2014) shall apply. The Contractor shall ensure that operators hired with machinery are competent and that certificates are kept on site in the Health and Safety file. All relevant Contractors must ensure the same. 15.17.4 General Machinery The Principal Contractor shall ensure compliance with the amended Driven Machinery Regulations (2015), which include inspecting machinery regularly, appointing a competent person to inspect and ensure maintenance, issuing PPE or clothing, and training those who operate machinery.


Rev: 00 31

15.18 Portable Electrical Tools The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that the use of all portable electrical tools follows relevant legislation. The Contractor shall ensure that all electrical tools, electrical distribution boards, extension leads, and plugs are kept in safe working order. Regular inspections and toolbox talks must be conducted to make workers aware of the dangers and control measures to be implemented e.g. Personal protection equipment, guards, etc.

A competent person to undertake routine/daily inspections and records are kept. Only authorized trained persons to use the tools, the safe work procedures to apply. Awareness training to be carried out and compliance enforced always, and PPE and clothing are provided and maintained. Note: All power tools shall be inspected by the Authorised Operator daily with proof placed on file. 15.19 Welding Equipment

Only authorized / trained persons to use the equipment.

Welder using correct PPE - eye/ face/foot/body/respirator.

Flashback arrestors fitted at cylinders and gauges when using gas welding equipment.

Fire prevention methods to be applied.

Where electric arc welders are used, equipment only to be used in a dry area, protected from wetness.

All welding to be carried out in designated area, where not applicable welding screens to be used.

Demarcation and signage

16. PUBLIC AND SITE VISITOR’S HEALTH AND SAFETY Both the Client and the Principal Contractor have a duty in terms of the OHS Act 85/1993 to do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent members of the public and site visitors from being affected by the construction activities. Site visitors must be briefed on the hazards and risks they may be exposed to and what measures are in place or should be taken to control these hazards and risks. A record of these inductions must be kept on site in accordance with the Construction Regulations. Appropriate Nets, Canopies, Hoarding. Fencing, Gantry’s and Crash Decks etc. must be provided to protect members of the public and their vehicles passing / entering the site, in accordance with Construction Regulation 27. Sufficient Safety, direction Signage and Flagmen to be placed to direct traffic near the site. Principal Contractor to ensure that no unauthorized persons enter the construction area by implementing access control measures / registers.


Rev: 00 32

17. NIGHT WORK Where work is required to be done during the night, and approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall make adequate provision for additional lighting to ensure that the equipment and the areas where work is to be done are lighted. For this purpose, the Contractor will not be allowed just to make use of the lighting on the equipment, but to provide such floodlights on the plant and along the road to ensure 200 lux lighting levels. The Contractor shall also make sure that this additional lighting is provided such that it does not interfere with the general traffic. Adequate lighting/illumination to be provided where required with backup generators. Security to be provided as and when needed. All emergency procedures to be in place. Adequate PPE to be provided for all employees e.g. Hi-Viz Vests. 18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

18.1 Occupational Hygiene Exposure of workers to occupational health hazards and risks is very common in any work environment, especially in construction. Occupational exposure is a major problem and Principal Contractor must ensure that proper health and hygiene measures are put in place to prevent exposure to these hazards. The Risk to be looked at includes: Ventilation

Adequate ventilation / extraction / exhausting in hazardous areas e.g. chemicals/ adhesives / welding / petrol or diesel/ motors running and in confined spaces /basements. 18.2 Noise Tasks identified where noise exceeds 85 dBA. All reasonable steps to be taken to reduce noise levels at the source. Hearing protection to be used where noise levels cannot be reduced below 85dBA. 18.2.1 Noise Induced Hearing Loss Where noise is identified as a hazard the requirements of the NIHL regulations must be complied with and the following must be included / referred to in the Health and Safety Plan:

Proof of training with regards to these regulations.

Risk assessment

Monitoring carried out by an AIA and done according to SABS 083.

Medical surveillance programme established and maintained for the necessary employees.

Engineering methods considered

Admin control (number of employees exposed) considered

Personal protective equipment considered/decided on

Describe how records are going to be kept for 40 years.

18.3 Dust Principal Contractor to ensure that employees working with grinders, drills, etc. are issued with dust masks and dust exposure to be minimized at all times. Suitable measures to be implemented by the Principal Contractor to ensure that members of the public are not detrimentally affected by such activities. Working Area to be fully clad with a Hundred Percent Shade Cloth or anything similar.


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18.4 Welfare Facilities The Principal Contractor to provide at least one sanitary facility for every 30 employees on site, including changing facilities & hand washing facilities. Safe and adequate eating areas must be provided. Waste bins must be strategically placed and emptied regularly. Safe and clean storage areas must be provided for workers to store personal belongings and personal protective equipment. 18.5 Waste Management Principal Contractor must implement their waste management in line with Environmental Terms and Conditions and the Integrated Waste Management By-Law The Principal Contractor must ensure that he/she submits an Integrated Waste Management Plan to City of Cape Town and register as a Waste Generator. The Integrated Waste Management Plan must be approved by a Waste Management Officer representing City of Cape Town. The Principal Contractor as a waste generator is obliged to comply with the terms and conditions set out by the Waste Management Officer for the generation, minimisation, storage, collection and disposal of waste. Plan requirements The Integrated Waste Management Plan must include:

an assessment of the quantity and type of waste;

a description of the waste services required to store, collect, transport and dispose of the waste;

a plan to separate recyclable and non-recyclable material at the point of source;

a waste minimisation plan;

a pollution prevention plan;

details of potential environmental impact of the waste;

the type or characteristics of environmentally sensitive waste;

the amount of natural resources consumed in the manufacturing or production process that result in waste;

the targets for recovery of waste (minimisation, re-use, recycling); and

programmes and targets to minimise the consumption of natural resources. 18.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs The Principal Contractor and their contractors to ensure that no alcohol and other drugs are allowed on site. No person may be under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs while on the construction site. Any person on prescription drugs must inform his/her superior, who shall in turn report this to the Contractor forthwith. Any person suffering from any illness / condition that may have a negative effect on his/her safety performance must report this to his/her superior, who shall in turn report this to the Principal Contractor forthwith. Any person suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs must be sent home immediately, to report back the next day for a preliminary inquiry. The Contractor concerned must follow a full disciplinary procedure and a copy of the disciplinary action must be forwarded to the Principal Contractor for his records. No Smoking is allowed on site.


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19. ANNEXURE A- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF H&S SPECIFICATION

Annexure A: Acknowledgement of Health and Safety Specification

Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Health and Safety Specifications: I, ____________________________________________________representing _______________________________________________ Contractor Have satisfied myself with the content of the construction Health and Safety Specification and shall ensure that the Contractor and its personnel comply with all obligations / requirements in respect thereof. ___________________________________ __________________ Signature of Principal Contractor DATE ___________________________________ __________________ Signature of Client Agent DATE COMMENTS:


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20. ANNEXURE B APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

Appointment of Principal Contractor

IN TERMS, OF

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, ACT 85 OF 1993 & CONSTRUCTION

REGULATIONS 2014

CONSTRUCTION REGULATION 5(1)(k)

I, ………………………………………………………………. Client Responsible Person,

for………………………………………………………………………. do hereby appoint:

………………………………………………………………….as the Principal Contractor

of………………………………………………………………………………………Project

Responsibilities:

Prepare a Health and Safety Plan to comply with the requirements of the Construction

Regulation 5(1)(b), and in compliance with the Health and Safety Specification for the Project.

Ensure co-operation between all contractors to enable each of those contractors to comply

with the provisions of these regulations.

Provide all contractors with the required safety specification for their area of responsibility.

Appoint each contractor in writing in accordance with Construction Regulations.

Ensure implementation of the contractor’s health and safety plan

Stop contractors from working if not in accordance with the client specification

Provide health and safety information to contractors should their design change

Ensure all contractors are registered and in good standing with the compensation

commissioner

Ensure contractors submitting tenders have made provision for health and safety during

construction

Ensure risk assessments are conducted & the identified controls are communicated to all

employees and visitors.

Ensure Compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993, Construction

Regulations 2014, Community Fire Safety Bylaw and Relevant Sans Codes.

Signature: …………………………… Date: ………………………

Client / Principal Agent

Acceptance

I, ……………………………………. hereby accept and acknowledge that I understand the

requirements of this appointment.

Signature: …………………………. Date: ……………………………


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21. ANNEXURE C BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

Baseline Risk Assessment for Health and Safety Specification: National Nuclear Regulator Duynefontein Project

Activity Risk Rating

Hazard Control Measure Responsible Person

Off-loading of Material/deliveries and

H Possible load falling

Public Safety-potential injuries to workers and members of the public

All work areas to be adequately demarcated-All Activities to done under supervision

Ensure a spotter is available if and when needed.

Once site has been secured it must be maintained to avoid unauthorised.

Site security to be available.

Relevant construction signage to be displayed

Contractors to be aware of live services e.g. electrical cables.

CR 8.1

M Possible Collision/contact with property or stationary vehicles, workers and members of the public

Driver to be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

All notices and signs to be obeyed. Driver to adhere to the speed limits. Employer and Driver to ensure that he is not intoxicated and must be of sober habits.

CR 8.1

Carrying of material

M Possible Contact with fellow employees and results into possible injuries.

Employees to take caution when walking on site

Employees to keep material as close to themselves or structure as possible to avoid possible contact with persons

Ensure your vision is not obstructed.

Watch your blind spots and get assistance when carrying heavy and large objects

CR 8.1

L Possible Falling material and possible foot and body injuries

Operatives to ensure that all material are adequately secured. Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times. Don’t carry material in precarious (dangerous) positions so as to obstruct your vision etc.

CR 8.1

L Possible Ergonomics /Possible back injuries

Employees to ensure that they use correct bending techniques. Please get assistance when lifting heavy objects.

CR 8.1

Off-loading of containers by means of Cranes

H Possible Uncontrolled release of Container and material

All work areas to be adequately demarcated with relevant signage displayed.

Competent flagman and riggers to be present

Only competent person to execute lifting operations

All operators to have relevant documentation as per CR 23 and DMR 18.

Task Specific Risk Assessments and Method Statement must be readily available and communicated to all relevant persons with proof placed on file

Load test certificates for all lifting equipment and lifting Machinery.

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All Contractors to be informed of live services e.g. electrical cables.

Only certified and load tested Lifting Equipment and Machinery shall be used. Lifting equipment shall be of good standard with correct latches etc.

Possible Collision with property or stationary vehicles, workers and members of

the public

All work areas to be adequately demarcated with relevant signage displayed.

Competent flagman and riggers to be present

Only competent person to execute lifting operations.

All deliveries shall take place in the designated areas

CR 8.1

Possible Fall of persons while placing or removing chains from containers

Safe Access to be provided. CR 8.1

Excavations with Plant and Manually

M Possible Electrocution due to unknown electrical cables

Only Competent Persons to conduct Activities. Task Specific Risk Assessments to be provided. All operators to comply with CR 13 and CR 23.

Way leaves or drawings to be obtained from the Client. Where way-leaves are not available adequate control measures must be implemented eg using a Cable Detector to determine the presence of possible services especially electrical cables.

All work to be conducted under supervision

CR 8.1

Damage to existing services

Way leaves or drawings to be obtained from the Client. Where way-leaves are not available adequate control measures must be implemented eg using a Cable Detector to determine the presence of possible services especially electrical cables.

Only competent persons to excavate.

Compliance with CR 13.

All work to be conducted under supervision

CR 8.1

Possible Excavation collapse

Competent person appointed in writing to supervise excavations.

Daily inspections to be conducted

Adequate bracing and shoring required as and when needed. Plant to stay at least 1m clear of Embankment

CR 8.1

Excavation inspected regularly (as per legal requirements) to ensure stability (register completed).

CR 8.1

Access provided at least every 6 meters.

CR 8.1

Shoring and bracing whenever necessary in opinion of competent person.

CR 8.1

Backfilling done as soon as practicable. CR 8.1

Appropriate personal protective equipment issued.

CR 8.1

Undertaking to wear signed and CR 8.1


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wearing enforced.

Relevant Signage to be provided and displayed

CR 8.1

Possible falling of Persons into excavation

Task Specific FPP by competent person.

CR 8.1

Physical barrier of at least 1-meter-high must be provided with relevant signage displayed

CR 8.1

Backfilling to be done as soon as practicable.

CR 8.1

Operating of Mobile plant

M Colliding with employees, public, possibly fatal. Damage to property

Only Competent Persons to conduct Activities. Task Specific Risk Assessments to be provided. All operators to comply with CR 13 and CR 23.

Competent person who is medically fit must operate

mobile plant. This is also required from hiring companies.

Always be aware of other plant in your area and if the plant comes too close or in your working area rather stop operating and be safe. Never reverse without checking behind you to ensure that it is safe to do so. Operator must be on the lookout for fellow employees and members of the Public coming onto site unnoticed. All plant shall a fully functional reverse buzzer.

CR 8.1

Vibration of plant can lead to falling objects from bucket

Do not operate loader if there is anyone in the working area. Don’t overload loading bucket and ensure that material is adequately secured

CR 8.1

Possible Risks when plant is stationary - People driving into plant.

Mobile plant must have appropriate lighting or reflectors in order to identify the location of the plant. Park in designated areas with boom lowered or raised

CR 8.1

Damage to structure or plant. Loss of Machine

Machine must be locked, and keys taken with operator or given to supervisor to prevent unauthorized person operating machine.

CR 8.1

Brickwork and stacking thereof

L Possible cuts, fractures to employees’ body. Stacks falling over or collapsing, or bricks knocked from scaffold platform.

Only Competent Persons to conduct Activities. Task Specific Risk Assessments to be provided.

Stacking of bricks must not be higher than two pallets and when stacking. Bricks shall not be stacked higher than toe boards when working on scaffolds.

Stay clear of suspended loads and ensure that only authorised persons give signals to crane operator when applicable.

CR 8.1

Working with Cement (Bagging/Plastering, Mortar etc.)

L Cement dust, Respiratory problems.

Only Competent Persons to conduct Activities. Task Specific Risk Assessments to be provided.

Dust masks to be used when spending even short periods of time in high dust areas and when using concrete saws/cutters or cement mixers.

CR 8.1


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L Possible Contact with cement dermatitis, skin burns, skin irritation

Avoid contact with the skin as far as reasonably practicable. Remove clothing that has been contaminated by wet concrete.

Wear suitable PPE e.g. Gum boots.

Wash hands thoroughly after contact and use a barrier cream.

CR 8.1

L Possible Eye injuries

Follow Safety instructions (MSDS) when using concrete additives.

CR 8.1

L Faulty hand tools and the excessive inhalation of cement dust.

Hand tools to be in good condition. Persons mixing mortar should wear dust masks when required.

CR 8.1

Lifting of Pipes

H Unplanned release or dropping of load.

Task Specific Method statements and Risk Assessments required as per CR 9 Excavators/digger-loader safe working load must be greater than the foreseeable weight of loads to be lifted. Load Test certificates of chains and slings to be obtained and put on file.

Compliance with CR 23 and DMR 18.

CR 8.1

H Objects falling from boom/bucket

Lifting to be supervised to ensure the stability of the machine and the load. Loads must not be slewed over personnel, public vehicle or where there is a risk of possible injuries or property damage. A banksman/rigger/spotter is to be used where driver’s vision is impaired or where operating in congested areas.

CR 8.1

Working with Hazardous Substances

L Possible Respiratory problems.

Respirators to be used when spending even short periods of time. Adequate ventilation required. Ensure that all containers are clearly identified when decanting

CR 8.1

Dermatitis, Skin burns, Skin sensitization

Avoid contact with the skin as far as reasonably practicable. Use barrier cream if possible.

CR 8.1

Possible Eye injuries

Remove clothing that has been contaminated by wet hazardous substances.

CR 8.1

Wear suitable PPE as listed below. Wash hands thoroughly after contact and use a barrier cream.

CR 8.1

Follow Safety instructions (MSDS) as indicated by the MSDS.

CR 8.1

Handling of

asbestos

related

products.

M Possible exposure to

Asbestos fibres.

Monitoring of exposure to be done once a week by AIA.

Asbestos PPE to be issued, ex. FFP2 dust must, disposable full asbestos overalls.

All workers to make use of the decontaminating area will be established prior to work starting.

Disposal of asbestos to be done at Vissershok and obtaining of an Asbestos disposal certificate.

CR 8.1

Storage of Hazardous Substances

H Possible Explosion/fires Possible

Comply with CR 25 & CR 29. Store all Hazardous Substances in the correct categories. Store all flammable material separately. Ensure relevant signage is clearly displayed. Adequate fire extinguishers to be readily available. Fire Risk Assessment to be

CR 8.1


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conducted by a competent person. Hazardous bins to be provided

Electrical Installations

M Possible Electrocution, even fatal. Damage to equipment

Task Specific Method statements and Risk Assessments required as per CR 9

Competent contractor to be appointed if necessary.

Equipment to be used to detect live/high voltage cables.

Restricted areas to be identified.

All installations must comply with SANS 10142 & the regulations of the OHS Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulation 24 and Electrical Installation Regulations

Toolbox Talks to be conducted on Risk Assessments with declarations / acknowledgement signed daily.

Relevant PPE to be used.

Lockout procedures to be provided where applicable.

Only competent persons to be used with proof of competency to be provided.

CR 8.1

CoC must be issued for all electrical installations.

All temporary electrical installations to be inspected at least weekly and prior to use.

All cables to be treated as live

CR 8.1

Working at Heights including but is not limited to Scaffolds and Ladders

H Possible Fall of persons, Possible Death

Task Specific Method statements and Risk Assessments required as per CR 9.

All work to be done under supervision.

Compliance with Fall Protection Plan.

All exposed to heights to medically fit issued by OHP/OHN.

Scaffolding to be SANS 10085-1:2004 compliant.

Daily inspections to be conducted as per CR 12. PPE to be worn at all times.

CR 8.1

Possible Falling Objects / Equipment. Falling/slipping

As far as reasonably practicable, all equipment to be tied to rope.

No Items to be thrown from elevated positions but must be safely lowered.

No persons to work underneath overhead work area or ground.

No work on open structures at heights during inclement weather.

No work on scaffolding during wet conditions/inclement weather.

CR 8.1

Scaffold erecting & dismantling

H Possible Falling of persons, Collapse of Scaffold structures and damage property and employees.

Design Drawings required.

Work on scaffolds to be coordinated by appointed scaffold supervisor.

Lanyard to be used when erecting & dismantling scaffolding. (Scaffold erectors) Compliance with SANS 10085-1:2004, CR 12 and CR 16.

All scaffolding to be inspected daily and after inclement weather and findings recorded in a register.

Fully boarded platforms must be provided at all times

Only those employees who are authorised may be on the scaffold.

Where safe platforms cannot be

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erected, safety harnesses are compulsory.

Guard rails and toe boards compulsory.

PPE required for persons working on scaffolding: safe shoes; hardhats.

Area below to be cordoned off.

Platforms to be cleaned on a daily basis.

Only competent erectors to change structure of scaffold.

No overloading of scaffold. PPE used: Safety boots, helmets, overalls.

CR 8.1

Working with Power Tools

H Possible Contact with moving parts.

Task Specific Method statements and Risk Assessments required as per CR 9.

Only competent personnel should operate these tools.

CR 8.1

Machines to be checked before use, guards are correctly fitted and work properly.

CR 8.1

Noise above 85Dba

Employees to be issued with relevant PPE including hearing protection.

CR 8.1

Possible Malfunction of Blade

Blades should be regularly inspected to ensure they are sharp/good condition

CR 8.1

Possible Back Injuries

Employees to be trained on proper lifting and bending techniques.

CR 8.1

Working with Hand Tools

M Possible Eye injury

Visual checks must be completed by operatives on tools prior to their use.

Eye protection is to be provided and used whenever work is done using cold chisels or other tools where there is risk of flying particles or other pieces of the tool breaking off.

CR 8.1

Possible Injury to hands, feet and body

Tools are required to be suitable for the purpose for which they to be used.

Open bladed knives, screwdrivers, and other sharp tools are to be carried and used so as not to cause injury to the user or others.

CR 8.1

Possible Tripping over tools

Tools should not be left lying around, they constitute a severe tripping hazard and they are liable to get damaged.

CR 8.1

Lifting Operations

M Uncontrolled release of material

Task Specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments required with proof of communication.

Rescue Plan and task specific Fall Protection Plan required, to be compiled by competent person.

Competent Banksman/Rigger to be readily available

CR 8.1

Banksman/Rigger to have signalling device

No person to be under suspended load

No Crane operations when banksman/Rigger is not available or present

Only appointed banksman/rigger to assist with lifting operations.

CR 8.1

Working in Confined Space

H Possible Body Injuries, Property Damage, Possible

The Principal Contractor to prepare a confined space procedure in line with General Safety Regulation (5) OHS Act including Task Specific Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Emergency Procedures. Ensure that all

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work areas are adequately demarcated

Ensure that all ducts are adequately secured and that it can take the relevant loads

Respiratory complication due to Lack of Ventilation

Hazardous Material being used e.g. Sealants etc.

Safe Access Required at all times. Adequate Ventilation and supervision required at all times

All hazardous substances to be assessed and ensure that MSDS are provided, all employees to be informed and First Aider has copies

CR 8.1

Steel Fixing M Hand, back injuries

A competent contractor to be appointed. Manual handling to be minimized by the use of lifting equipment.

CR 8.1

M Cuts and abrasions

Only competent persons will use grinders and equipment.

CR 8.1

PPE to be supplied and used, including gloves.

CR 8.1

Trained steel fixers to be used who understand bending schedules and drawings.

CR 8.1

Steel fixers will only work in areas that are protected with handrail when above 2 meters or use suitable fall arrest system.

CR 8.1

Ladders to be removed or boarded up to prevent access outside working hours.

CR 8.1

Temporary Works

H Possible Collapse of Structure

Task Specific Risk Assessment s and Method Statement Required prior to activity


Competent Contractor to be appointed

Temporary Works designer to be appointed

Design drawings to be approved by engineer and must be current

CR 8.1

Handover Certificates required Before Concrete Pours and Before Stripping any Temporary Works material (Proof to be placed on file)

Task specific risk assessment to be compiled and Formwork to be inspected daily by competent person with proof placed on file

CR 8.1

H

Falling of Persons/Material/Equipment

All material to be adequately secured

Task Specific Fall Protection Plan

Adequate Signage and Demarcation required.

Only Authorised persons to enter these areas- erecting and stripping. Area must be declared safe prior to any person entering decks


All RISK assessments and method statements to be communicated with relevant persons (Proof placed on file.)

CR 8.1

Work at Heights/Roof Work including Cladding,

H

Fall of persons, Possible Death

Task Specific Fall Protection Plan, Risk Assessments and Method Statements required

PC shall comply with CR 9 and CR 10.

All employees shall be in possession of

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Trusses and Purlins etc.

Working at Heights Training issued by an Accredited Service Provider

All work to be done under supervision.

Compliance with Fall Protection Plan.

Rescue kit to be available on site.

PPE to be worn at all times.

Lifelines to be installed as and when needed ad must be secured to a fixed structure

How the roof work was planned/Method Statements.

That the roof workers are competent (trained, experienced, knowledgeable)

Lifelines (Proof of Certification) and anchor points (Load Tested) are provided and installed by a competent person and with proof placed on file

That no Roof work is carried during inclement weather or where conditions are hazardous to workers.

That fragile material/areas are demarcated, and signs posted.

That suitable platforms are provided where fragile materials exist.

That there are suitable and sufficient guardrails or barriers and toe boards or other similar means of protection to prevent the fall of any person, material or equipment. Rescue Plan.

All employees exposed to heights must be declared medically fit by an Occupational Health Practitioner. (Annexure 3)

Note: The Principal Contractor and their contractors shall ensure that all lifelines are load tested and all Safety Harnesses shall be inspected on a Daily basis by a competent person with proof of inspections placed on file.

H

Falling Objects / Equipment. Falling/slipping

As far as reasonably possible, all equipment to be tied to rope.

No Items to be thrown from roof, but to be safely lowered.

No persons to work underneath overhead work area or ground.

No work on open structures at heights in wet weather.

No work on scaffolding during wet conditions.

CR 8.1

Malfunction of lifts and lifting equipment

Proof of notification to the DOL to be obtained

(Annexure 1)

Load test certificates to be obtained. Competent contractor to be appointed.

CR 8.1

Installing PV

Modules M

Possible multiple injuries

Working at heights.

Possible exposure to elements in PV modules

Damage to property

Disposal of

Works to be supervised at all times.

Trained employees to conduct works

Correct Manual handling and lifting training to be conducted.

Relevant PPE to be worn during replacement of modules.

All employees to attend working at heights training.

Use of a tool lanyard where required.

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broken glass Inspect all tools before use.

Toolbox talks to be communicated.

Use correct handling methods.

MSDS to be

readily available.

Consult waste

management

plan.

Mixing

mortar

L Faulty hand

tools and the

excessive

inhalation of

cement dust.

Gloves, shovels in good condition. Persons mixing mortar should wear dust masks when required.

CR 8.1

Electrical

Installations H

Possible Electrocution

Only competent persons to be used with proof of competency to be provided.

CR 8.1

CoC must be issued for all electrical installations.

All temporary electrical installations to be inspected at least weekly and prior to use

All installations must comply with SANS 10142 & the regulations of the OHS Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulation 24.

CR 8.1

LV, MV and

HV

Installations

H

Possible electrocution

Possible multiple injuries

Possible

fatalities

All works to be conducted under supervision Contractor to meet Eskom safety requirements.

Only competent Employees to perform electrical works with proof of competency to be provided.

Relevant PPE to be provided to all employees conducting works.

Lock out procedures to be put in place

as and where required.

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Note: The above list is by no means exhaustive and should not be limited to these activities but must cover all activities that forms part of the said construction work. Each activity must be split down to individual tasks and all associated hazards identified and listed in the risk assessment. This ensures that the critical tasks and subsequent critical hazards are not missed. NB: Although some of the work related to health and safety work is mentioned /noted in certain measured items in the bill of quantities it remains the contractor’s responsibility to allow in his tender price for all work related to health and safety and the requirements as per this Health and Safety Specification and the OH'S Act 85/1993. Important Note: The Health and Safety Specification was compiled with the input of all Designers. The Principal Contractor must ensure that continuous monitoring of risk and hazards are conducted. Note: All Activities to be re-assessed by the Principal Contractor and their contractors prior to start of work and must be communicated with all relevant employees with proof placed on file. Compiled by: Darion Hendricks (Can. CHSM/114/2019) Approved by: Stephan Julius (CHSA 014/2014)

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